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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.03, 6,039.42 and 2,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.03, 6,039.42 and 2,177.15 is: 3,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.03 : 6,039.42 = 2,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.03/6,039.42 = 2,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.03x = 6,039.42 × 2,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.03x = 13,148,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148,723.25/4,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.69

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